W Miami

Designed by Kelly Wearstler, this dramatic 50-story property blends modern lines, Asian accents, soft background colors and striking pops of color. The result: an intimate, eclectic mood. The W Miami stands at the center of the ten-acre Icon Brickell development, complete with skyscraping residential towers, two parks with jogging paths, a 2,500-square-foot fitness facility and a two-acre outdoor "living room." It also boasts a 300-foot long infinity pool that stretches all the way to Biscayne Bay.

Each of the 148 guest rooms and suites has its own balcony and comes with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, gourmet mini-bar and Bliss bath products. 15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar overlooks the pool terrace. Here, international small bites are served at communal tables, and signature cocktails include a coconut mojito. Up on the 50th floor, the Whisper Cocktail Lounge is a sceney space for drinking and dancing. Meeting rooms are as attractive as the rest of the hotel, combining style, views and event planners for all types of gatherings.